CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-12-11 · 02060
Hazards
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Recall
Number
02060
Date
2001-12-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Lawn-Boy dealers, and department and home center stores sold these mowers, from December 2000 through November 2001, for between $300 and $600.
Description
The recalled Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series are walk-behind, 21- inch mowers powered by 2-cycle Duraforce engines. "Duraforce" is written on the top of the recoil starter. A decal on the right rear of the mower's housing has one of the following model numbers: 10247, 10252, 10323, 10324, 10424, 10550 or 10552. The decal also has a serial number starting with "21."